Tamiya 82115 LP-15 IJN Gray (Yokosuka Arsenal) 10ml – modeling lacquer for painting replicas of Japanese warships from World War II

The modeling paint Tamiya 82115 LP-15 IJN Gray (Yokosuka Arsenal) 10ml is a professional lacquer, especially designed to replicate the historic shade of gray used on vessels of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). This color was characteristic for ships painted at Yokosuka Arsenal, one of the most important Japanese shipyards of the World War II era.

• Product category: Modeling lacquer for painting (nitrocellulose lacquer, Tamiya Lacquer Paint series)
• Capacity: 10 ml (glass jar)
• Intended use: Scale modeling, 1/700, 1/350, 1/200 scales and others – mainly for warships used by Japan from 1937 to 1945.
• Historical application: Authentic IJN Gray – Yokosuka Arsenal shade, used on battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and other units of the Japanese fleet during World War II.
• Substrate: Lacquer colors (nitro), recommended for airbrush application. Can also be applied with a brush, but best results are achieved by airbrush.
• Material: Synthetic lacquer – fast drying, with excellent adhesion and high coverage.
• Finish: Matte/satin – replicates the authentic surface of warships (matte protective clear coats recommended after painting).

Advantages of Tamiya LP-15 IJN Gray:

• Based on original historical color swatches – ensures compliance with documentation and publications on the Japanese Navy's WWII color schemes.
• Excellent adhesion to plastic, resin, metal, and photo-etched parts. Fast drying and scratch-resistant.
• Exceptionally fine pigmentation – provides a perfectly smooth surface without filling fine details.
• Easy sanding, masking, and application of subsequent paint layers.
• The 10 ml jar is very efficient – enough to paint several models in 1/700 scale or one model in 1/350 scale.

Recommendation and skill level:

I recommend this product for both beginner and experienced modelers specializing in building ships from World War II. It's the ideal choice for those who care about historically accurate color reproduction on their models. Skill level 1/5 – very easy to use, only requires thinning for airbrush work.